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Grasses and plants
North Africa
Sahara desert
African Spurred Tortoises have been known to live up to 100 years
Destruction of their habitat and over grazing by livestock is the main reason for them being classed as vulnerable in the wild.
Watch our animal encounters video to find out more about our Sulcata Tortoises .
